District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jammu in collaboration with Education Department, celebrated Children's Day/ Bal Divas, the annual event celebrated on November, 14 to mark the Birth Anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, in several Educational Institutions across the District. The events were organized by Team DLSA Jammu at Dr. Ambedkar Convent School, Ban Talab, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Shastri Nagar, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Mubarak Mandi, Government Higher Secondary School Marh, Government Higher Secondary School Plaoura and Bal Ashram, Amphalla Jammu. Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Jammu and Advocate Jyoti Sharma, Master trainer gave brief introduction about Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and his contributions towards the nation and said that it is the duty of every citizen to provide quality education to their children and ensure that they enjoy good health, empower their young minds as they are the future generation and development of the country depends upon them.It is believed that God exists within Children.
Due to the pure heart, children are considered as the foundation and future of the country so they should be given more attention, Secretary DLSA added.Cultural programme was also organized by School Administration in which students participated with zeal and enthusiasm.Those who spoke on the occasion were Gian Chand Dogra, M. D,. Archana Tikoo, Vice Principal, Sapna, Preeti and Dushant faculty members and the students of the school.Pledge was also taken at the culmination of the programme to ensure that every child enjoy equal rights, safety, and quality education.Meanwhile, Secretary DLSA Jammu along with team also visited Bal Ashram, Amphalla, Jammu and celebrated the day by organizing a cultural programme and musical event in which Sam Pandoh, Vivek Sangotra, Rishap Manhas, Rahul Khatri (Artists) and children of Bal Ashram participated.Secretary explained different Government Welfare Schemes available for their uplift and encouraged them to open their wings and fly high to achieve their goals.Later, the team also gave light refreshment to the children and attendants.